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An English Soldier in the U.S. Army (Abridged, Annotated)

Author : George Ballentine

Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 40,3 MB

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Category : Biography & Autobiography

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"I left home for the United States in the summer of 1845, for the same reason that yearly sends so many thousands there, want of employment. I had both read and heard a good deal about America, and knew that money could not be picked up in the streets there, any more than at home; but I was scarcely prepared to find the scramble for the means of living so fierce and incessant, as I found it in New York." So for want of employment, 28 year old George Ballentine found himself in an army recruiting office and soon on his way to fight for the United States in Mexico. With humor and keen observation, Ballentine penned one of the few books about the forgotten Mexican-American War from the ranks. As an immigrant, he had many humorous and pithy observations of his adopted countrymen-in-arms, and he provides a fascinating look at the sweep of this brief conflict with our southern neighbor. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.



TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book

Author : United States Government Us Army

Publisher :

Page : 314 pages

File Size : 14,53 MB

Release : 2019-12-14

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ISBN : 9781675302019

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This manual, TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book: The Guide for Initial Entry Soldiers August 2019, is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who join our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army. The pamphlet introduces Solders to the Army Ethic, Values, Culture of Trust, History, Organizations, and Training. It provides information on pay, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist you and your Families. The Soldier's Blue Book is mandated reading and will be maintained and available during BCT/OSUT and AIT.This pamphlet applies to all active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters, TRADOC.



The Other End of the Spear

Author : John J. Mcgrath

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 121 pages

File Size : 39,72 MB

Release : 2011-09-16

Category : History

ISBN : 1105056155

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This book looks at several troop categories based on primary function and analyzes the ratio between these categories to develop a general historical ratio. This ratio is called the Tooth-to-Tail Ratio. McGrath's study finds that this ratio, among types of deployed US forces, has steadily declined since World War II, just as the nature of warfare itself has changed. At the same time, the percentage of deployed forces devoted to logistics functions and to base and life support functions have increased, especially with the advent of the large-scale of use of civilian contractors. This work provides a unique analysis of the size and composition of military forces as found in historical patterns. Extensively illustrated with charts, diagrams, and tables. (Originally published by the Combat Studies Institute Press)



The War Diary of a Diplomat (Abridged, Annotated)

Author : Lee Meriwether

Publisher : BIG BYTE BOOKS

Page : 275 pages

File Size : 50,88 MB

Release : 1919-01-01

Category : Literary Collections

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Lee Meriwether was already a well-known travel writer and journalist when he was selected as a Special Assistant to the American Ambassador to France during World War I. Though his diary of the time was not written for publication, it is a fascinating look behind the scenes in Europe during the Great War. Traveling throughout the country, Meriwether describes the sights and sounds of war, and captures the human cost of industrialized killing. Every memoir of World War I provides us with another view of the conflagration that changed the world forever. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.





The Armed Forces Officer

Author : Richard Moody Swain

Publisher : Government Printing Office

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 26,15 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Study Aids

ISBN : 9780160937583

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In 1950, when he commissioned the first edition of The Armed Forces Officer, Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall told its author, S.L.A. Marshall, that "American military officers, of whatever service, should share common ground ethically and morally." In this new edition, the authors methodically explore that common ground, reflecting on the basics of the Profession of Arms, and the officer's special place and distinctive obligations within that profession and especially to the Constitution.



Summary & Analysis of Say Nothing

Author : ZIP Reads

Publisher : ZIP Reads

Page : 39 pages

File Size : 47,35 MB

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Category : History

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2PoBKHg In this fast-paced, extensively researched history of the Troubles, award-winning investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe unearths some of the deepest secrets of the IRA to reveal a chaotic world of betrayal, retribution, torment, and ambition. Patrick Radden Keefe has received numerous awards for his journalism including the National Magazine Award for Feature Writing in 2014 and was a finalist for the National Magazine Award for Reporting in 2015 and 2016. What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? - Synopsis of the original book - Key takeaways from each chapter - A guide to the key players - Detailed personal histories from the IRA's bloody rebellion - Editorial Review - Background on Patrick Radden Keefe About the Original Book: Say Nothing deftly weaves the story of Jean McConville, one of the many people who disappeared in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, with those of top IRA volunteers like Dolours Price, Brendan Hughes, and Gerry Adams to narrate a scrupulously researched, chilling tale of violence, subterfuge, and tragedy. Covering the expansive and brutal history of the Northern Ireland conflict from the 1960s to the present times, this book will not only inform, thrill, and terrify you but will also leave you questioning your own notions of violence and patriotism. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2PoBKHg to purchase a copy of the original book.



Busting the Bocage

Author : Michael Dale Doubler

Publisher : Fort Leavenworth, Kan. : U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

Page : 92 pages

File Size : 49,30 MB

Release : 1988

Category : Bocage normand (France)

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Summary and Analysis of Thank You for Your Service

Author : Worth Books

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 45 pages

File Size : 46,61 MB

Release : 2017-04-04

Category : History

ISBN : 1504015347

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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Thank You for Your Service tells you what you need to know—before or after you read David Finkel’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Thank You for Your Service includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter overviews Profiles of the main characters Important quotes Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Thank You for Your Service by David Finkel: Pulitzer Prize–winning author David Finkel’s Thank You for Your Service is an intimate and powerful account of the lives of Iraq veterans after they return home. Having depicted life on the front lines in Baghdad in his first book, Finkel follows the struggle of the same soldiers’ return to civilian life. He exposes the hidden costs of war: the reality of living with post-traumatic stress disorder, the physical wounds and financial struggles of military personnel, and the spiraling suicide rate amongst veterans. Soldiers are plagued by nightmares, memory loss, violent impulses, and guilt over their dead comrades. Spouses and children are bewildered by the return of their loved ones, whose personalities have changed beyond all recognition. Finkel humanizes the aftermath of military life and makes a strong case for increased investment in veteran mental healthcare. Thank You for Your Service has received great critical acclaim and was among the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Economist’s top 10 Books of the Year in 2013.the The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.



The Military Covenant

Author : Sarah Ingham

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 249 pages

File Size : 22,96 MB

Release : 2016-03-03

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1317024001

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The Military Covenant states that in exchange for their military service and their willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice, soldiers should receive the nation’s support. Exploring the concept’s invention by the Army in the late 1990s, its migration to the civilian sphere from 2006 and its subsequent entrenchment in public policy, Ingham seeks to understand the Covenant’s progress from the esoteric confines of Army doctrine to national recognition. Drawing on interviews with senior commanders, policy-makers and representatives of Forces’ charities, this study highlights how the Army deployed the Military Covenant to convey the pressure on the institution caused by the concurrent combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. While achieving a better deal for soldiers whose sacrifice became all too apparent, the Military Covenant licensed unprecedented incursion into politics by senior commanders, enabling them to out-manoeuvre the Blair-Brown governments and to challenge the existing norms within Britain’s civil-military relationship. As British Forces prepare to leave Afghanistan, this study considers the value Britain accords to military service and whether civilian society will continue to uphold its Covenant with those who have served the nation.